Monthly Archives: June 2013
Hotels post revenue growth
Double-digit revenue growth in Scotland’s hotels in April has been attributed to high room yields in Aberdeen and conference activity in Glasgow.
The latest...
North east team wins SLTA golf day
ABERDEEN City and Shires was the wining team at the recent Scottish Licensed Trade Association golf day in Perth.
Held at Murrayshall Golf Course in...
Chance to bunk down in Fort William
A HOSTEL in Fort William with planning permission for a new bar, lounge and conservatory is up for sale.
Located next to Loch Linnhe...
Highland bartender shows his dark side
HIGHLAND bartender Robert Kerr was celebrating last week after battling rivals from across Scotland to take the top prize in a cocktail competition.
The...
Investors target Scots firms
SCOTTISH food and drink firms are being targeted by a new investment group.
London and Scottish Investment Partners (LSIP) – a group of 20 investors...
Blast from past boosts bourbon
Cocktails from a bygone era spark interest in whiskey
CLASSIC cocktails continue to drive interest in – and sales of – American whiskey, bartenders...
Two-tier fears emerge again after retail case
FEARS of a ‘two-tier’ licensing system have been raised again after Tesco was given the go-ahead to increase the hours and shelf space within...
Chef’s special: Ross Cochrane
Ross Cochrane, Head chef, Udny Arms Hotel, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire
The Udny Arms Hotel in Aberdeenshire majors in local produce. Dating from 1860, the hotel is...
Less hurry raises money at Slow Food charity event
Ten of Scotland’s top chefs joined forces with single malt Highland Park earlier this month to host a fundraising event for Slow Food, a...
Planning key to financial support
Seeking advice could reveal alternative solutions, firms say
A ROBUST, honest and engaging business plan is key to securing funding for licensed trade projects.
That’s the...